Located on Saadiyat Island, the Louvre Abu Dhabi represents the UAE’s vision of global cultural exchange, showcasing works spanning prehistoric artifacts to modern masterpieces. The museum spans 55 white cubic structures inspired by traditional medinas, creating an inviting, labyrinthine space for its collection of art and artifacts from different civilizations.
Louvre Abu Dhabi
Louvre Abu Dhabi
Louvre Abu Dhabi - roof
Designed by architect Jean Nouvel, and inaugurated in 2017, the museum’s defining feature is its vast 8,000-ton dome, which creates a “rain of light” effect through intricate star-shaped patterns, a nod to interwoven palm leaves traditionally used in Emirati roofing.
Louvre Abu Dhabi
Louvre Abu Dhabi
Louvre Abu Dhabi
Louvre Abu Dhabi
Louvre Abu Dhabi
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